2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · BL52 YLP
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/01/2003. Recorded mileage 148,755 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1781cc
BL52 YLP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/03/2026
- 148,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BL52 YLP Mileage History
- 23/04/2024143,855 mi
- 25/04/2025147,803 mi+3,948 mi
- 06/03/2026148,755 mi+952 mi
Average of roughly 2,625 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
BL52 YLP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (BL52 YLP) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed no cat present (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))”.
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